The simple solution for companies and contractors
Buildsoft Global
Buildsoft Global is packed with great features including inbuilt reporting to make your estimating more professional and cost effective.
Buildsoft Global is easy and accurate, while saving you time.
Fast and accurate
global estimating
at your fingertips
Key Features include:
4 Level Estimating system
Unlimited Number of Jobs
Progress claims / Valuations
Price Lists
Variations Management
Job Analysis/Grouping
Bills of Quantities calculation and reporting.
Quick analysis grouping
Organise Jobs into Projects
Job comparison
Item notes
Apply bulk quantity factors
Weight conversion tables
Expand composite rates
Integration with Cubit Estimating
Buildsoft Global:
Buildsoft Global has been the leading estimating program for 30 years with thousands of users working in commercial, industrial and housing sectors of the building and construction industry. Not only is the product a Bill of Quantity software product; it produces Bills of Quantities, detailed Estimates and Cost Plans. Designed primarily for use by commercial building contractors and professional Quantity Surveyors it includes features which allow it to be used in other industries where estimating is required.
Information that is entered into the program can be re-sorted or analysed by the use of powerful grouping columns. For example, the estimate can be summarised to produce totals by area, block, stage, cost centre, accounting group, or any user defined set of codes.
Subcontractors Comparison:
At different times during the tender process, time is often spent in refining the rates used to improve the estimate total. Further, some of the tasks within the tender are subcontracted to outside companies. The subcontractor’s comparison module is an ideal tool to assist with both of these tasks. Portions of the estimate can be sent out to potential subcontractors, including information such as bill reference, item description, estimate quantity and an empty rate column.
Along with the original estimates quantities and rates, the user has the ability to reduce the overall cost of a group of items by comparing each subcontractor’s rates. Even though some subcontractors will not provide prices for all of the items within a group, the user can enter what information is available and then select one or more subcontractors to provide those items where their rates are more competitive. At the end of this process, a revised estimate total is available. The difference between each original group total and the revised group total is displayed in either a column headed “Add” or “Omit” accordingly. Management can finally review this process in case an alternate subcontractor is preferred for a group of items, and the impact of any change is reflected.
“BSS Ltd continue to provide an effective and efficient first line of support, always professional in their communication, we would highly recommend their Bill of Quantity software and services.“
Free Web Demonstration
Simply fill out your details
and we will be in touch!
Webinars
INTRODUCTION TO MUDSHARK
This Webinar demonstrates the main features in MudShark.
Thursday 11:00am GMT (30 mins)
Experience the benefits for yourself with a free trial.
Get Started With a Free Trial
Buildsoft Global FAQs
Can I still purchase Global Estimating?
Yes, Global Estimating can still be purchased from BSS.
Can I upgrade my Global Estimating license to Cubit?
Yes, you can upgrade a global estimating licence to Cubit.
Our Products
Cubit Estimating Standard
Allows you to perform your quantity takeoff directly inside your estimate.
Key Features
- 2D Takeoff
- 3D Visualisation
- Templates / Price lists
- Variations Management
- and more
Cubit Estimating Pro
The power and flexibility expected from building estimating software.
Key Features
- 2D Takeoff
- BoQ Production
- Job Revisions
- Tender Analysis
- and more
Cubit Estimating Enterprise
This licence allows you to import and takeoff quantities from IFC models.
Key Features
-
IFC BIM Takeoff
-
Multiuser collaboration
-
BIM Revisions
-
BOQ Production
-
Tender analyses
Cubit Select
Innovative, online platform designed to compare suppliers and contractors.
Key Features
- Trade packages invitations
- Multiple quotes
- Document Management
- Online Bid Submission
- and more
Mudshark Eartworks
Easily and accurately performing takeoff for earthworks.
Key Features
- Rapid Takeoff
- 3D Models
- Multiple Boring
- Cross Sections
- Material Re-Use
Buildsoft Global
1000's of users working in commercial, industrial and housing sectors.
Key Features
- 4 Level Estimating
- Progress claims
- Bills of Quantities
- Variations Management
- and more
News and Insights
Cubit and MudShark Training Quarter 2 – 2023
See below our training dates for quarter 2 of 2023. These courses may be used towards CPD hours. Note: There will also be a new Advanced MudShark course dates TBC. If you have any questions or would like to book a date, please contact stephen@bsssoftware.com More...
MudShark 9 Release
We are happy to announce the release MudShark version 9, now available to all our customers within Software Assurance, or those with an active MudShark Subscription. Brightbox Software have created a video alongside this blogpost that outlines some of the most...
What does a construction cost estimator do?
A construction cost estimator devises the cost analysis for construction projects. This may be a team or individual dedicated to factoring in labour, material and other costs into a construction project. In the past, they would have gone over drawings and plans from...
We understand estimating construction projects can be
complex and tiring. We’re here to make it much easier.